23 Questions
What is the purpose of setting aims?
To answer the question 'what are we trying to accomplish?'
What is the role of the White Hat in Six Thinking Hats?
To serve as the 'facts and figures' expert
What distinguishes objectives from goals?
They contribute to achieving goals and are more specific
What is the primary focus of APC (Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices)?
Generating new ideas and exploring different possibilities and choices
What are goals in relation to aims?
They contribute to achieving aims and are more specific
What distinguishes possibilities from alternatives?
Possibilities are the potential outcomes associated with options
What is the main responsibility of the Blue Hat in a thinking session?
Ensuring everyone follows the rules and guidelines for each hat
Which method is used to assess the effectiveness, feasibility, and impact of potential solutions?
Pugh Evaluation Matrix
What does lateral thinking refer to?
Solving a problem using an unusual or creative approach
What is the main role of the Pareto Chart?
Identifying and prioritizing the most significant factors contributing to a particular problem or outcome
What is the primary function of the Ishikawa Diagram?
Categorizing the potential causes of problems in an orderly way
What is the main objective of the Synthesis method?
Combining information, ideas, or solutions to form new insights or generate innovative approaches
What is the original meaning of the word 'analysis'?
To break up the unknown problem into simpler parts and see how these can be recombined to find the solution
Which thinking type teaches us to solve problems by approaching them in a linear or step-by-step manner?
Vertical Thinking
(S) Morphology Chart is used for which of the following?
(S) Morphology Chart - A brainstorming method that generates new concepts by connecting different variables
What are external factors that you cannot control but can influence or respond to in SWOT analysis?
Opportunities and Threats (OT)
What is the term used to describe the cognitive pattern where individuals approach problems with a narrow and inflexible mindset?
Rigid thinking
How can individuals overcome rigid thinking?
Use lateral thinking and consider unconventional solutions
What is the term for the assumption of a 'right answer' without sufficient evidence or analysis?
Jumping to conclusion
How can individuals avoid 'jumping to conclusions'?
Gather sufficient information and consider alternative explanations
What does De Bono's emphasis on elegance and simplicity in thinking encourage individuals to seek?
Solutions that are straightforward and efficient
What does emotional thinking primarily rely on when making decisions or assessing situations?
Personal biases and feelings
What is the term for the inability to break free from conventional or widely accepted ideas, concepts or perspectives?
Rigid thinking
Test your understanding of rigid thinking, also known as vertical thinking, as discussed in Chapter 7 'Errors in Thinking' by Edward de Bono. Explore cognitive patterns, problem-solving limitations, and ways to overcome rigid thinking.
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